Rule 10-201-4.3 - Qualifications of Institutional OfficersA. The character, education, and experience in higher education of governing board members, administrators, supervisors, counselors, agents, representatives, and other institutional officers shall be such as may reasonably ensure that the institution can maintain the standards of the Commission and progress to authorization and accreditation by a Commission-recognized accrediting agency within the time limits set by the Commission and Commission-recognized accrediting agency.B. The chief academic officer shall hold an earned advanced degree appropriate for the mission of the institution, preferably an earned doctorate, awarded by an institution accredited by a recognized accrediting agency and shall demonstrate sound aptitude for and experience with curriculum development and assessment; accreditation standards and processes as well as all relevant state regulations; leadership and development of faculty, including the promotion of scholarship, research, and service; and the promotion of student success.C. In the case of renewal, the institutional officers shall demonstrate a record of effective leadership in administering the institution.10 Miss. Code. R. 201-4.3